Nikon D3500 vs Pentax K110D

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon D3500 versus Pentax K110D, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the D3500 (24MP) and K110D (6MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D3500 was brought out 12 years later than the K110D and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the D3500 matches up versus the K110D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3500 and Pentax K110D. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D3500 Gallery and Pentax K110D Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D3500 enjoys outer measurements of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 365 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Pentax K110D has proportions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the D3500 against the K110D.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D3500 and K110D is 72 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D3500 and K110D.

All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon D3500 to give more detail having its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D3500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.